Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Melanesia, Australia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Baobab
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Octopus tree
In French
Baobab
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Baobab
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Baobab
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
baobá
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Baobab
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Baobab and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Baobab and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Octopus Tree
Care of Baobab and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.